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Wild About Hanna passion connects community
BY GWEN SNELL FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Hanna Vision
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Hanna’s own Paulette Murray is “Wild about Hanna,” and she’s not afraid to turn her passion into helping others. Starting in 2016, her locally produced calendar dedicated profits to support the local Animal Shelter (now known as Harvest Sky Animal Rescue). In the years following the initial calendar, her passion has brought support to Stage Hanna, Hanna Museum, Hanna Food Bank, Ducks Unlimited and the Hanna Library.
Hanna Minor Hockey will benefit from her calendar currently being promoted. “I decided it was time to help one of the kid’s programs as well as other non-profits. As the calendar comes out at the end of the year, a winter kid’s activity seemed the best fit.” The average calendar sales have run near the 100 mark. This would provide $500 to Minor Hockey. Given that Minor Hockey is actively promoting the calendar, Murray would not be surprised to see the group surpass that amount raised.
Murray is a relative newcomer to the art of photography. Although she has some photos from back in her earlier years, it wasn’t until 2016 that she began taking a more serious view through her lens. Since then, her wildlife photography has gained considerable attention. Her Canada geese photography has been embraced by the Town of Hanna, being featured on various promotional items and gifts. This includes stationary cards and canvas prints, including a canvas print, which was presented to Wake, Japan, which is Hanna’s sister city.
Murray is intrigued by wildlife, and it was instilled early on when her family would nurse injured ani-
mals back to health. “I have always loved wildlife, but I really got interested when I was down on Three Mile Road just a few years ago and took a couple of pictures of some pelicans, cormorants and a duck. Then I saw another duck, only it was a different duck, and I realized there are other species – so I started taking photos and reading up on the species I had captured.”
Utilizing her tagline “Wild About Hanna,” Murray provides regular posts on her social media page from her photographic forays. Seeing the diversity and life through her lens, she is hopeful that people will take note of the wildlife they see themselves and feel that awe - of the wildlife, beauty of the landscape, including our flora and fauna.
Murray’s talents don’t stop at photography, either. Finding her “beast” of a camera getting a bit heavy, she decided to dabble in art. So, during the pandemic lockdown, she decided to take on another challenge and enrolled in some online drawing courses. Two years later, one of her pet portraits has been accepted into the Colored Pencil Hidden Treasurer magazine. She has also received several commissions for her work.
Paulette Murray has passion – for Hanna. “Wild About Hanna” is a great example of reaching out and reminding others of our unique community and area. Anyone interested in enjoying these unique “Wild About Hanna” calendars and supporting Hanna Minor Hockey can pre-order Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings with Hanna Minor Hockey at the arena or email paulettemurray@icloud.com
Other general inquiries regarding photography or commissions can email paulettemurray@icloud.com
Hanna photographer, Paulette Murray is using her passion and talent to help local organizations. SUBMITTED
Pace Solar Project - public info
PACE Canada will be holding a Public Information session: Sat Nov 18, 12:00 to 2:00 pm Hanna
Embrace the winter season at Centennial Place walking track, your ticket to a frost-free fitness routine. Say goodbye to treacherous icy paths and winter blues – our facility offers a complimentary way to keep your heart healthy and spirits high during the chilly months. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay active and energized."
Parent and Tot Skating 10:30 am Drop in Hockey 12:00 pm
Book Club 2:00 pm
Remembrance Day
Centennial Place Closed
Closed Arena Closed until 12:00 pm
Town office closed
Parent and Tot Skating 10:30 am Drop in Hockey 12:00 pm
Council Meeting 6:00 pm
Seymour Cup at Curling Club
Christmas Market 4:00 pm
Christmas Market 10:00 am
PACE Solar Farm public information 12:00 pm
Craigmyle Turkey Supper 4:00 pm Include your event in the Community Calendar Contact the Town Office
“The Paris Library” Nov 9 Book Club read Rich in historical detail and emotional depth, this novel is a tribute to the importance of libraries and the bonds that literature can create, making it a mustread for book lovers and history enthusiasts alike "
Centennial Place: Closed November 11
Library: Closed November 11 & 13 Arena: Closed until 12:00 pm November 11
November 8, 2023
Nov 1-3 Apex Utilities Phase II
Apex Utilities (formerly AltaGas) has informed the Town of Hanna that Neuterra Ventures Inc will be starting Phase II of the 2-phase valve and gas line replacement project, Some alleys in town will be temporarily impacted by the use of heavy equipment and construction workers
Area 2: Nov 4-12
Area 5: Nov 13-17
Area 6: Nov 21-24
Alley access WILL be restricted and very possibly BLOCKED during this time. Work is broken and scheduled by Area, the same as Phase 1. Things to Note:
There are 6 different Areas that will be impacted.
You will notice various locating companies and vehicles prior.
There will be no loss of service
Stay Informed:
Sign up for the Town e-newsletter. The signup is found at the bottom of every page on our website. If you need assistance, contact the Town Office.
Visit hanna.ca/news to read the most current notice.
Sign up for SMS Notifications at The Town text message notification system MAY be used.
Check your front door for correspondence from Neuterra.
Child & Family Services
Working cooperatively with the Town of Hanna, CFSA offers information and support to Foster Care, Child Protection Services and Family Violence Protection and ensures that children have reasonable access to quality services. Drumheller District Office 403-823-1767
Delia Gazette
LONNI PEDNEAULT)
Let’s all wish the following members of Delia & District Senior Citizens a very happy November Birthday!
Nov 5 – Anna Yarbrough
Nov 9 – Vicky Seidler
Nov 14 – Doreen McNair
Nov 19 – Jim Anderson
When you see these people, be sure to wish them happiness on their special days!
On Oct 31, the Delia Seniors hosted a Creepy Crib Tournament with 24 participants including visitors from Byemoor, Hanna and Castor; some wore costumes, some scared the life out of people by not! We’d like to thank Peggy Anderson and Pat Hoover for volunteering to make the lunches and clean up! We also wish to thank Tiffany Friedly from the Delia Library for visiting and bringing cupcakes and to Colette Morlock for donating the pies! You girls rock! Then I’d like to pat myself on the back and announce that I came in 4th place, Margaret Rogers and our dear Joan Morrison tied for 3rd while Marcel LaMarche took 2nd place. First place was taken by Steve Buckley from Castor with a perfect zero score. He also won the door prize. Congratulations Steve! The 50/50 winner was Margaret Rogers!
Remembrance Day services, organized by the Delia Historical Society, will be at the Delia Community Centre Nov 11 at 10:15 am. Chili will be served after the service and everyone is welcome to attend.
I hope you plan to visit Delia on November 12 to attend Delia’s Christmas Market at the Community Centre from 10 – 3 pm! If it’s anything like last year, you better come early and get your Christmas shopping started with unique gifts! See you there!
There will be a Pot Luck lunch at noon on Nov 15 at the Drop In Centre. Everyone is welcome to bring a contribution and enjoy lunch with your neighbors and friends. The Drop In Centre would also like to encourage newcomers to Delia to come in and introduce yourselves and enjoy a lunch or game of cards with everyone.
On Nov 19, enjoy the music of the Travelling Mabels at the Delia Community Centre for a Christmas Matinee from 12 – 5 pm. Email eva.levesque@hotmail. com for more information if needed.
The Library will be closed the week of Nov 13 to 17 and will re-open Mon Nov 20.
The Delia United Church will have a morning service at 10:30 am on Nov 26. There will also be a Dec 24 evening service and if the weather permits, carolers on a hay wagon will sing Christmas Carols around the village on Dec 10, departing from the United Church at 2 pm and followed up with hot dogs and hot chocolate. Can it get any better than this? If the weather in unfavorable, then they will try for the following week.
The Elks meet at 7 pm at the Community Centre on Nov 20th and the Ag Society meets at 7:30 pm on Nov 27th at the Curling rink. Both groups are hoping to see new faces join. If you’re interested, please attend their meetings and see what you’re missing.
Regular weekly events in Delia:
- Coffee & Cards every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 am at the Drop In Centre.
- Cards & Pool every Wednesday night at 7 pm at the Drop In Centre.
- Pickleball every Thursday in the school gym starting at 6:30 pm. Please advise Leah in the Library if you plan to play so equipment will be ready for you. (Please Note: There is NO Pickleball Nov 16)
- Bingo at the Delia Community Centre on Nov 21 starting at 7:45 pm. Come early! Sales begin at 7pm. Bingo is every other Tuesday in Delia and new faces are always welcome!
- Public Skating every Friday from 3:30 – 5:30 pm and every Sunday from 2 – 4 pm at the Delia Arena and the concession is open. Get active or get fed or both!
- Curling starts November 23 for Members or Drop Ins and goes every Thursday at 7 pm at the Delia
Curling Club.
Reminder: please drop off your old electronics, printers, microwaves, radios, keyboards, broken phones, televisions, computers etc at the Library for recycling. The Delia high school Travel Club is fundraising for their upcoming trip to Europe and truly appreciate your help. If you have any news or shareable tidbits about people, places or events in our community please email me at alonni1199@gmail.com. Until next time, stay well and enjoy life!
The Hanna Hawks continue their offensive outburst with a 72-18 victory over Drayton Valley last week. The last home game of the season will be the semi-final on Saturday, November 18 at 1:00 PM. PHOTOS BY MISTY HART
Hogwarts? No, just a Coven of witches attending Oct 31 Creepy Crib Tournament. L to R: Tiffany Friedley, Lonni Pedneault, Janice Hoover, Terry Trefz
Pumpkin Parade showcases creative Jack O’Lanterns
BY GWEN SNELL FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Local Pumpkin carvers had the opportunity on November 1 to showcase their talented creations with the Annual Pumpkin Parade. Volunteers accepted donations of 84 pumpkins from 4 to 6 p.m., carefully ensuring that each one was equipped with a candle prior to placing along the walkway in the Hector King Hunter Park.
As the sun set in the west, local residents returned to enjoy a leisurely stroll and appreciate the diverse creations on display for their enjoyment.
Organized by the Hanna and District Youth Club with support from the Town of Hanna, the event has been a popular follow-up event from Halloween since 2015. The idea was sparked by a local citizen who knew of a similar event in another community. Hanna volunteers embraced the idea wholeheartedly.
Youth Club members volunteer their time to set up the event, including a warming fire and free hot chocolate. This season proved a bit more enjoyable with the warmer weather for both the organizers and those who attended.
At the conclusion of the parade, the pumpkins are transformed once again. Their final journey takes them to local farms to serve as a tasty treat for livestock.
Hector King Hunter Park is lit up with local pumpkin creations in celebration of Halloween.
Local Livestock enjoy tasty treats following the conclusion of the annual Pumpkin Parade.
OPINION: They gave their lives; let’s not waste ours
BY JOAN JANZEN
As we approach Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the influence veterans had on our individual lives. In a recent article, columnist Bill O’Really acknowledged that his concept of right and wrong was birthed long before he was born when his grandfather was part of the “Lost Battalion” in WWI. He was one of the 200 men out of the 550 in his regiment who made it back home. His father was also in the military as a naval officer supporting the invasion of Japan in WWII.
O’Reilly describes his upbringing as simple: he was expected to do the right thing, to be honest, respectful, peaceful and have no malice towards anyone. However, now he has observed that “there is little right-wrong accountability; almost everything is socially acceptable.” As a result, there’s a stark contrast between the past and the present.
“Under my grandfather’s and father’s life code, I did not witness much evil growing up,” he recalled. “But today, it’s literally in your face.” However, there was something else that his grandfather and father “literally faced,” which influenced their worldview. They faced death as they fought their battles.
On an episode of Full Measure, it was reported the army is short of recruits in America. According to an army survey, the main reason young people are avoiding a military career is “fear of death.” However, as wars increase all around us, more people have been forced to face this reality.
In the midst of this reality, a film was released at the end of October entitled “After Death.” It’s somewhat of a coincidence since its writer and director, Stephen Gray from Angel Studios, says
they have been working on the project for seven years. If the name Angel Studios sounds familiar, it’s because they released the film “Sound of Freedom” earlier this year.
When interviewed by Randy Kay, Stephen Gray said he had two criteria when selecting people whose stories would be included in the film. “There had to be a lot of evidence surrounding their death,” he explained. Two of the producers of the film were skeptics, and he wanted to keep in mind the skeptics in the audience. Therefore, they wanted eyewitnesses, doctor’s notes, medical transcriptions, and investigations into what happened to corroborate the stories. Their stories are verified by medical professionals and some of the top doctors in the US.
“The other element was, we were trying to find people who potentially had a lot to lose in telling their story,” he explained. Many of the people in the film fit that description. The documentary-style productions features people with academic, medical and scientific credentials. They include professors, psychiatrists, doctors, surgeons, and pilots, some of whom lost everything but still felt it was worth telling their story.
Surgeon Dr. Mary Neil is one of those people. While being interviewed by CBN, a beaming and very much alive Dr. Neil relayed her personal after-death experience. “My husband and I are avid kayakers. We’ve done it for decades, all over the country and internationally,” she explained. On this particular occasion, they went to Chile and decided to paddle a river well known for its 10 to 15-foot waterfalls. On the final day of paddling, she paddled alone since her husband wasn’t feeling well. She was joined by a group of friends.
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When they came to a more significant drop, she crested the waterfall, realizing it wouldn’t be a fun experience but one she had faced before. However, this time, what happened had never happened before.
“In my medical practice, I had certainly dealt with death with my patients,” she said. “But at that point in my life, I had not personally lost anyone. Like most people, I’d never thought about death until I had to, and I never thought about what would happen when I die.”
Dr. Neil hit the bottom, and the front of her boat became pinned while she and the boat were submerged under ten feet of water. “I am a surgeon, so I am very calm in high-stress situations. I didn’t panic; I set about trying to free myself, but the weight of the water was too great for me to do anything,” she said. “I thought about my options, which were very few, and I realized I would probably die.”
At that very moment, she had a very physical feeling of being held and comforted, assured that everything was going to be fine. “I was being held by Christ. And it took me a long time to actually say that out loud,” she confessed. “I never felt alive, then dead; I felt alive and then more alive.” She said one of the most beautiful things about her experience was the feeling of being completely known and purely loved.
She described herself as very pragmatic and was thinking she was having a hallucination. “I’m very good with time, and I knew I had been un-
der water too long to still be alive,” she explained. “So I thought I had hit an air pocket. I could still feel the boat and my legs breaking, but I felt no pain. But the real me, the essence or spirit or whatever you want to call it, rose up and out of the river.”
She felt an incredible lightness and was greeted by people who were important in her life story, although she didn’t recognize any of them. She assumed they were relatives she had never met. “My experience radically transformed my understanding of life and death, my understanding of what it means to be here. We’re not meant to be here and just waste it away,” she reasoned.
“I am so hoping people see the film and bring their friends, even friends who are not faith-based. Because we’re all going to die, and this film does a really good job of making you think. I hope people leave this film feeling challenged in their own assumptions of what death means. I’m absolutely convinced if you get to the point where you really accept that there is a life after death, it propels you down a pathway of discovering meaning, purpose and joy, which is the life I believe we’re meant to live,” she concluded.
This Remembrance Day, as we honour those who gave their lives, I hope each of us discovers meaning, purpose and joy every day. They gave their lives; let’s not waste ours.
MISTY HART Freelance Photographer
GWEN SNELL Freelance Journalist
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That old wild card Grace
BY MADONNA HAMEL
When I’ve given up on someone or something, most often myself, I just go through the motions of a believer. And even then, I often haven’t a clue in what it is I believe. In those frequent moments, I feel tapped out, drained of awe. Then, Wooosh! Grace swoops in like a magnificent raptor, and a supernatural breeze wafts over me, and something taps me on the shoulder. My heart skips a beat. And in an instant, my mood, perspective and prospects change.
And yes, Grace is often bestowed and easily spotted in The Church of Nature. The poet Mary Oliver refers to the God of Dirt. A God of animals who follow no doctrines. But Grace also comes in the actions and solid presence of grounded people who show up when you haven’t even asked for help but desperately require some. I have a nun friend who calls these folks: God with Skin. She also reminds me that I can’t see this God standing right in front of me because I’ve slipped back into that old punitive religion that says: God resides in the sky, on a throne, keeping tabs of my vices and stacking them up against my limited virtues so he can smote me, any minute now.
persistent, low-grade temerity.
Being the good little Catholic girl that I was, I memorized the dry and uninspiring language of “catechismic” doctrine like I was memorizing an operating manual for an industrial air conditioner. It had none of the rich and textured and juicy poetry of much of the bible, where Christ’s best lessons were parlayed outdoors: on seashores, in orchards, gardens and vineyards. In rural farm settings. On the mountaintop. It’s only now I realize he was man who never wavered from his calling, which was: take another approach to solving problems other than annihilating each other.
Being the good little Catholic girl that I was, I memorized the dry and uninspiring language of “catechismic” doctrine like I was memorizing an operating manual for an industrial air conditioner.
She also says, “When we forget that divinity is as close to us as water is to a fish, we lose sight of its presence in us all.” Then she adds: “Even you. Even me!” And she sticks her be-spectacled face two inches in front of my face and laughs. To which I reply, pushing her mug away from me: “Ok. Got it. Thanks. You’ll have to remind me again in ten minutes, though.”
I don’t do well with that word: God. And I never really had a fair shake at Jesus because, being raised Catholic, I was not given direct access to his words. We didn’t study the bible; we studied catechism. But the dove-shaped Holy Spirit: that was something I could wrap my head around? Paradoxically the least easy to define, the Spirit slips the surly bonds of limited and subjective human projection into far-reaching metaphor, the language of the transcendent, as ‘effable’ as the Ineffable is ever gonna get.
The Spirit, also fantastically referred to as the Holy Ghost, is a carrier of Grace. A white bird capable of spreading peace and calm and relief and release and fondness and tenderness, like a positive epidemic wiping out the disease of mean-spirited, tight-fisted,
I learned more about Jesus through Martin Luther King than anyone. He died on my 10th birthday. Every year on the 4th of April, I acknowledge his unwavering call to embrace the Creative Power of Love. To this day, many of us believe his death was an ‘inside job’ by a destructive power in America who could not bring themselves to believe King really cared that much. They believe King’s dedication to economic and racial justice-for-all, came from a communist agenda. Why else did he come out against the war against communists in Vietnam, they insisted? Why else would a Christian preacher insist on spending money on helping the poor rather than waging war?
He said: I would be a hypocrite to tell young black men to protest nonviolently, yet watch as those same young men get shipped off to die in warfare. “I can’t segregate my morals,” he stated flatly. Why else would a Christian preacher insist on loving his enemies (even as he was “not required to like them.)?” How does a nation claiming to be Christian come to suspect a Christian reverend for doing his job? A nation disgraced by greed and rendered paranoid. Thankfully, even haters and hoarders, like St. Paul - can fall from horses when crossing the path of an unpredictable Grace.
And whiners can be knocked over by the good graces of others. But remember, as Anne Lamott writes: Grace bats last. So don’t give up. My friend, the nun, tells me to act myself into a new way of thinking. And how do I do that? By showing up, she says. By fulfilling my duty to others, even if it’s just baking some squares for the library sale or for a neighbour. By acknowledging my kinship with others, by focusing on our similarities instead of our differences, by being part of the solution, not the problem, by feeding the dream, not the nightmare, by answering truth with love, by using my skills and talents for the good of all, by listening, sitting with the pain of others, and by staying in the crazy game of life, leaving room for that old wild card: Grace.
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Thursdays - 8:00 pm
Bethel Evangelical Church 702 Centre Street, Hanna Meetings are open and we welcome anyone wanting support in a 12 step program. For information contact Dean at 403-820-4050.
“One day at a time, one step at a time”
Funeral Home invites you to our 26th Tree of Remembrance SATURDAY, NOV. 18, 2023
One of the amazing pumpkin carvings entered in the Village of Empress Library’s pumpkin carving contest.
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• Radio sales and training/programming your hand held radio to usable frequencies $10 per unit
• Community Security and networking using hand held radios FOR SALE AT SEMINAR:
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Ranking of LIV players impossible to tell
Taylor Gooch, Cam Smith, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau are obviously four of the world’s best golfers. But where they rank in the world is up for debate because … well, there are a few reasons.
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
Debate Point One: LIV golfers no longer receive world-ranking points because they play on a tour, the Saudi Arabian-based LIV Tour, that does not qualify for such points. Why not? Because the people who conduct and control the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system say that LIV tournaments do not follow the OWGR rules of qualification. Such as LIV’s 54-hole, no-cut tournaments.
Debate Point Two: The golf establishment despises, no … a better word would be ‘hates’, LIV. The golf establishment hates the idea that some of the world’s best, along with many run-of-the-mill golfers, were presented with gazillion-dollar cheques to join LIV for the supposed betterment of golf globally.
LIV’s efforts to have its golfers receive world-ranking points took another recent hit when the OWGR board (comprised of representatives of the golf establishment which, remember, despises LIV) again rejected an application to have its players receive world-ranking points. These points are valuable because in most cases, they help to determine who gets into the four major championships in golf — the Masters, U.S. Open, the Open Championship, and the PGA. Some LIV players have pre-qualified for some of those events, but the vast majority depend on their status on the world-ranking list to make the field.
Perhaps the OWGR could allow LIV tournaments to offer a lower number of world-ranking points due to strength of field. For example, winning two LIV tournaments might be equal, when considering strength of field, to, say, a couple of seventh-place finishes on the PGA Tour, and points awarded accordingly. That way, the world can see how Gooch, Koepka, etc., compare to their golf rivals around the world. Otherwise, LIV golfers are simply barnstormers, collecting only money, not honour or lasting legacy.
• NY Post columnist Phil Mushnick, who revels in sarcasm, said he doesn’t mind listening to football analyst Tony Romo, who pulls down $18 million a year from CBS, “but he’s not worth a dime over $17 million.”
• Super 70s Sports, on X: “Nellie Fox struck out 216 times over 19 major league seasons from 1947 to 1965, a span of 10,351 plate appearances. Kyle Schwarber (of the Phillies) struck out 215 times this year.”
• Oilers TV host Gene Principe of Sportsnet, showing off some food fare from Nashville that included one of 11 types of hot dogs and having the meat slip off his plate onto the floor. “Oh, I’m a loser. Not a wiener. But to be frank, they’re pretty good.”
• Football columnist Peter King reports that Vancouver singer Michael Bublé has an unusual name for his fantasy football league team: “The Vancouver Cannots.”
LIV golfers no longer receive world-ranking points because they play on a tour, the Saudi Arabian-based LIV Tour, that does not qualify for such points.
Gooch is one example. He led the LIV Tour in money earnings in 2023, yet is currently ineligible to play in the majors because his world-ranking position has fallen to 201 from 40 at the end of the 2021 season. But what does it mean to lead the LIV Tour in money? How does one compare Gooch playing against only 47 others, probably 25 of whom would struggle to make ends meet on the PGA Tour, while World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and the likes of Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Colin Morikawa routinely take on fields of 155 others, all of them with proven credentials.
How does a Gooch LIV victory over 10 or 12 great players compare to a victory on the PGA Tour? Might it translate to a top 10? A 21st-place tie? It’s impossible to tell. Golf fans know from past performance that Koepka, Gooch, Smith, etc., are (or have been) great players but there’s no way to compare them to all golfers in the world unless a comparable system is established.
• Astros’ fan David, on X, reacting to the belief that Sen. Ted Cruz’s attendance at Houston games is a curse to the Astros: “Hope that Bryan Abreu comes in and intentionally throws at Ted Cruz.”
• Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press, on accompanying the Jets on their first major road trip of the season: “The first two stops happen to be Las Vegas and then Arizona — which not only warms my heart, but all other body parts as well.”
• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com. (Hampton, Va.): “Going into Sunday’s game vs. the Commanders, the Eagles should be a little worried that Jalen hurts.”
• Steve Simmons of Postmedia, on the gambling-related suspension to Shane Pinto: “The grand contradiction of the Pinto suspension: Last season he wore a Bet99 decal on his Ottawa Senators helmet. You can promote gambling in the NHL, you just can’t do it.”
• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on Coyotes’ Travis Dermott defying an NHL directive to not use pride tape on sticks: “May other, bigger stars on skates be brave enough to follow suit.”
• Headline at the onion.com: “Victor Wembanyama Admits He’s A Little Overwhelmed By Speed, Intensity Of NBA Groupies”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
REMEMBRANCE
Private Edward Angus Innes Army
Acadia Valley, Alberta
Died: September 26, 1916
Commemorated at Vimy Memorial, France
Private George omas Burrows Army
Craigmyle, Alberta
Died: October 1, 1918
Commemorated at Canadian Cemetery (Tilloy-les-Cambrai), France
Private Samuel Henry Lemon Army
Acadia Valley, Alberta
Died: June 3, 1916
Commemorated at Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial, Belgium
Albert Renz Army
Craigmyle, Alberta
Died: September 20, 1944
Commemorated at Gradara War Cemetery, Italy
REMEMBRANCE DAY
November 11
Lest We Forget
The 11th hour on the 11th day of of the 11th month
Flying O cer
Donald Ian Cruickshank
Royal Canadian Air Force Cereal, Alberta
Died: March 14, 1944
Commemorated at Singapore Memorial, Singapore
Flying O cer
James Hubert Mason
Royal Canadian Air Force Delia, Alberta
Died: February 1, 1944
Commemorated at Aberdeen (Springbank) Cemetery, Scotland
Flying O cer
James Richard Walker Royal Air Force Cereal, Alberta
Died: November 16, 1940
Commemorated at Runnymede Memorial, England
Flying O cer
Samuel Henry James Pearce
Royal Canadian Air Force Empress, Alberta
Died: December 18, 1944
Commemorated at Leopoldsburg War Cemetery, Belgium
November 11
Private
REMEMBRANCE
Pilot Officer
Maurice Pierre Massey
Royal Canadian Air Force
Chinook, Alberta
Died: January 1, 1943
Commemorated at Singapore Memorial, Singapore
Warrant Officer Class ll
Gordon Harold Bartman
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hanna, Alberta
Died: April 21, 1943
Commemorated at Nyborg New Cemetery, Denmark
Flight Sergeant
James Sangster Anderson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Craigmyle, Alberta Died: October 17, 1942
Commemorated at Fulford Cemetery, United Kingdom
Warrant Officer Class 11
Lloyd Wallace Bartmen
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hanna, Alberta Died: April 15, 1943
Commemorated at Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany
Flight Sergeant
Lloyd George Anderson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Craigmyle, Alberta Died: March 31, 1944
Commemorated at Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany
Private Bertram Colin Brown Army
Hanna, Alberta Died: November 15,1917
Commemorated at Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Belgium
Flying Officer
William Boyd Anderson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Craigmyle, Alberta Died: January 20,1943
Commemorated at Runnymede Memorial, England
Private Albert Charles Coghill
Army
Hanna, Alberta Died: May 3, 1917
Commemorated at Vimy Memorial, France
Private
Alexander Falconer Army
Hanna, Alberta Died: July 28, 1917
Commemorated at Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France
Lieutenant George Constatine Yavis Army
Hanna, Alberta Died: May 28, 1944
Commemorated at Cassino War Cemetery, Italy
Nov. 11
REMEMBRANCE
Pilot Officer
James Stanley Marks Gibb
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hanna, Alberta Died: March 17,1945
Commemorated at Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany
Flight Sergeant Merton Earl Zapfe
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hanna, Alberta Died: May 24, 1943
Commemorated at Oegstgeest Protestant Churchyard, Netherlands
“The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.”
Thomas Campbell
Warrant Officer
Donald Leonard Grimes
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hanna, Alberta Died: November 8, 1942
Commemorated at Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery, United Kingdom
Frank William Hansen Army
Jenner, Alberta Died: Dec 23,1943
Commemorated at Moro River Canadian War Cemetery, Italy
Gunner Morley Wallace Boyd Army
Hanna, Alberta Died: July 30, 1943
Commemorated at Vulcan Cemetery, Canada
Alfred Ernest Hornett Army
New Brigden , Alberta Died: March 28, 1917
Commemorated at Ecoivres Military Cemetery, France
Private
Private
Flight Lieutenant
Harold Leslie Payne
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hanna, Alberta Died: January 16, 1945
Commemorated at Durnbach War Cemetery , Germany
Flying Officer
George Albert England
Royal Canadian Air Force
Oyen, Alberta Died: April 21, 1944
Commemorated at Brookwood Military Cemetery, England
REMEMBRANCE
Private
David Eaton Smith Army
Hanna, Alberta Died: June 19, 1917
Commemorated at Brookwood Military Cemetery, England
Private William Robert Erskine Army
Oyen, Alberta Died: April 9, 1917
Commemorated at Bois-Carre British Cemetery, France
Gunner
James Allen Sullivan Army
Hanna, Alberta Died: November 26, 1944
Commemorated at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Holland
Private Thomas Alexander Walker Reid Army Oyen, Alberta Died: April 9, 1917
Commemorated at Bois-Carre British Cemetery, France
Warrant Officer
Class I
Harry Whigham-Teasdale
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hanna, Alberta Died: February 19, 1945
Commemorated at Ottawa Memorial, Canada
Lance Corporal Augustus
William (Gus) Whidden Army
Pollockville, Alberta Died: October 23, 1943
Commemorated at Moro River Canadian War Cemetery, Italy
REMEMBRANCE
Flying O cer
Donald Hugh McKay Air Force
Oyen, Alberta
Died: September 1, 1943
Commemorated at Runnymede Memorial, England
Flight Sergeant
omas Irving May Air Force
Sibbald, Alberta
Died: January 22, 1942
Commemorated at Maidstone Cemetery; Kent, United Kingdom
Sergeant
John Michael Logelin
Royal Canadian Air Force
Richdale, Alberta
Died: May 24, 1944
Commemorated at Runnymede Memorial, England
Lieutenant Cli ord Francis Tobin Army
Youngstown, Alberta Died: January 4, 1945
Commemorated at Villanova Canadian War Cemetery, Italy
Flight Sergeant
Robert John Henry Powell
Royal Canadian Air Force
Richdale, Alberta
Died: May 15, 1942
Commemorated at New Hunstanton Cemetery, United Kingdom
Private
Donald John Charles Cro s Army
Sedalia, Alberta Died: June 8,1944
Commemorated at Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Normandy
Lance Sergeant William Joseph Cicon
Royal Canadian Infantry Cereal, Alberta Died: April 11, 1947 World War II 1939-1945 Star War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, French and Germany Star, Commonwealth War Dead
Memories of Hanna’s war veterans
e following are excerpts from “Hanna’s 100th Birthday History Book”, providing information about Hanna’s war veterans.
e war to end all wars (1914 - 191) was not. War broke out again in 1939, and recruiting of men for service from this area began almost immediately. e rst man to enlist in Hanna was S.B. “Red” Harding, followed by Bill Kocourek, Norman Kocourek, Howard Robinson, Peter Kennedy, George Bruce, Frank Collaney, Nels McNeil, Hugh Sims, Ralph Davis, Ernest Baker and Ronald Beeton.
Fi y hundred and y- ve soldiers from the Hanna area, which included Hanna east to Youngstown, west to Craigmyle, north to Scapa and south to the Red Deer River, served in World War II. Of the 545 who served, 29 were killed in action, tragically three brothers and the only children of the Anderson family were lost in action, as well as two brothers of Ross Bartman. A list of those who lost their lives is below.
World War II soldiers killed in action: Flight Sergeant, James Sangster Anderson; Private, Laurence Peter Anderson; Flight Sergeant, Lloyd George Anderson; Flying O cer, William Boyd Anerson; Warrant O cer Class II, Lloyd Wallace Bartman; Warrant O cer Class II, Gordon Harold Bartman; Private, John Biech; Sergeant, Robert Burton; Pilot O cer, Francis Aloysius Doherty; Ri eman, Rudolph Dorsch; Sergent, Edgar Stewart Fines; Squadron Leader, William Roy Greenslade; Warrant Ocer Class II, Donald Leonard Grimes; Private, Stanley Oliver Hallaby; Stoker, Melvin Laverne Kneeland; Sergeant, John Michael Logelin; Pilot O cer, Roy McIver McIlveen; Flight Lieutenant, Harold Leslie Payne; Flight Sergeant, Robert John Henry Powell; Trooper, Kenneth Robert Riis; Lance Corporal, Alexander Rutherford; Pilot O cer, Benjamin Cyrus Scobie; Flight Lieutenant, George Bruce Smyth; Flight Lieutenant, Cli ord Campbell Stovel; Gunner, James Allen Sullivan; Pilot O cer, Charles Vic-
REMEMBRANCE
On October 2, 1941, it was reported a sinking ship took the life of a Hanna sailor. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kneeland received the sad information that their son Melvin Laverne Kneeland, stoker on the Corvette Levis, was among the three Alberta men reported lost from the complete casualty list released in Ottawa. “Shay” as he was more intimately known in his hometown, had resided in Hanna since he was four years of age and attended both public and high school in Hanna. He was born at Edberg in November 1919 and would have reached his 22nd birthday in a month. He joined the Navy on September 12, 1940, and was the second Hanna boy to lose his life while serving in that capacity.
In March of 1941, a headline read, “Hanna boys grateful to local organizations for parcels.” e Acadia Chapter, IODE in Hanna sent parcels containing socks, cigarettes and candies, which were gratefully appreciated by the recipients.
tor Ross Wigley; Able Seaman, Daniel Curtis Willis.
Victory parade in Hanna, 1945.
Meet Your Oyen & District Health Care Foundation Board
Kelly Burgess
Representing Village of Empress
I was recently elected Councillor for the Village of Empress and agreed to be their representative on the Foundation. Empress is home where I live with my husband Mick and together we have one son who is married with children and one daughter. I have been a registered nurse since 1994. Recently we approved the purchase of a pediatric crash cart. Shaving minutes even seconds off procedures needed to save the life of a child speaks to my nursing heart. This cart containing colour coded drawers could do just that.
Kelly Kroker
Representing Sedalia/New Brigden
Lynda Grudecki
Representing Oyen
I have enjoyed my time working with the Health Foundation and the group of board members. The funding we provide to our community is very important. We have supplied equipment to community health and homecare allowing clients to receive services without having to travel out of the community. For example homecare can provide lower leg assessments in the community using the equipment provided by the Foundation. I look forward to my time remaining on board.
Kevin McBain
Representing Oyen
Tanya Jacques
Representing Buffalo and area
While attending university, I met a young man. That was in 1997 and we continue our adventure as we irrigation farm on the north side of the Red Deer river while raising our three daughters. In 2022 our family required the use of the Palliative Care suite. This suite was a true blessing as we said goodbye to the patriarch of our family. After over 25 years I am pleased that this board is making the aesthetic renovation to this suite a priority. I’m always approachable for any questions you may have about this Foundation.
Lee Switzer
Representing Sibbald and area
Muriel Martin
Representing Cereal
I was involved with my husband Don in a mixed farmed business south of Cereal for 50 years while raising 5 boys. In addition to this I was an LPN in our area for 46 years. What speaks to me is our involvement in purchasing various pieces of bariatric equipment. This helps both the obese patient and their staff with daily routines. Being a part of this foundation for nearly 10 years has been a rewarding experience as I see the health benefits to our communities using the donations we receive.
Darrell Tomkins
Representing Oyen
Representing Big Stone/Youngstown
Hi, I’m Linda Lockhart. Ranching in Big Stone has been home for 45 years with my husband Darcy and 4 children. I think it’s “God’s Country “. Becoming involved with this Foundation has been a huge learning experience. What this board accomplishes is amazing! I personally enjoy planting flowers to beautify the courtyard on LTC and hospital complex. This project is so enjoyable for everyone! Our members are caring, supportive, super to work with and I am thankful to be a part of this benefit to our hospital and communities.
Joeleen Turner
Representing MD of Acadia #34
My name is Kelly Kroker and I am the current chairperson for the Oyen and District Health Care Foundation. It has been an honour and a privilege to have been a part of this foundation for the past 7 years. I was nominated to represent Sedalia/New Brigden area as well as a support for the other communities under our umbrella. It is the foundation’s mandate to enhance the Big Country Hospital, physiotherapy, long term care, the medical clinic, and Oyen community health services. Without the generosity of the hard working people of this district this would not be possible. As your health foundation board it is critical that your donations, that we have been entrusted with, are used in a timely and prudent fashion to enhance the needs of our community and surrounding areas. I feel strongly that all health workers and support staff are recognized equally for their hard work and dedication. It is imperative that we recognize all of those who work within these facilities as each one plays an intricate part. Our focus as a foundation is to be available for all these sectors and their needs. Should anyone have questions or concerns regarding the foundation, please reach out to your area representative.
I am a local third generation farmer married to Joanne(Jorgenson, daughter of Burt and Shirley) for 44 years. I enjoy being a part of the Oyen and District Health Foundation as we all have a common goal, to make decisions that enhance our communities! One of these enhancements
I have seen in action, having parents in the Continuing Care Unit, is the Susy Q Cart which enables the delivery of hot meals to the residents. A huge thank you to all our surrounding communities that continue to make donations to help enhance our health care facilities.
Hello. I’m Lee Switzer and represent the Sibbald area where I have lived and farmed with my husband Shaune for over 37 years and raised our two daughters. I enjoy the work the Foundation does which reinforces my belief in strong rural health care. The Foundation makes an annual donation to help with operational costs to the Oyen Handibus Association. Transporting various folks in their daily lives and their medical needs allows them to be treated close to home. Joining this Foundation has opened my eyes to the medical needs of a rural area.
Your Foundation at Work
By Lee Van Otterloo
One of the most important responsibilities of this Foundation is supporting the delivery of healthcare services in our communities which in turn helps residents receive the care they require close to home. Our Board consists of 10 dedicated and passionate members that represent their communities that may use the services provided at the Big Country Hospital or Community Health Services. We strive to ensure that we make the best decisions with the donation dollars we are entrusted with. Every request for funding has been fulfilled during the 2023 year.
As board members we would like to take this opportunity to tell you of a couple of exciting projects that we have for 2024. The end of life can be a very trying time for both patient and family. Creating an environment of peace, care, comfort and compassion is very important in easing the pain of this experience. That is why, over 25 years ago, this Foundation partnered with the then Big Country Hospital Board to create a palliative care suite offering space for the patient, as well as room for the family to eat, sleep, gather and grieve. This suite is now in need of an aesthetic renovation to freshen and update the room. As another project, one final room on the Acute Care Unit requires renovations which, once complete, will see this unit fully renovated. These are big projects but ones, we feel, are important to the sustainability of this hospital and will be very beneficial to residents that use them.
Donations can be made via e-transfer oyenhealthfoundation@outlook.com, dropped off at the front office of Big Country Hospital, 8am – 3pm weekdays or by mail PO Box 1 Oyen, Alberta T0J 2J0
I’m married to Bev and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. I’ve lived and farmed in the Oyen area all my life. I was drawn to join the foundation as they fund enhancements to our local health care. Most of us have used many services in our small rural hospital and we at the foundation work to improve comfort and care for those that access these services. Thanks to our generous donors that make the purchase of equipment and projects we undertake possible. I look forward to many years of volunteering with the rest of the members of the Foundation.
Hello, I’m Joeleen Turner, and represent MD of Acadia #34. I’m passionate about the palliative care suite. We have a “gem” in our local hospital and it is a true blessing to patients and families that have access to it when needed. I’d like to thank the MD of Acadia for allowing me to be their representative and the Foundation for 10 truly great years. A wonderful organization, managed by competent, caring people.
Bergen, Ronald Booker, Margaret Byler, Dennis Clampitt, Pat Hansen, Reatha Hoffmann, Alma Hoffmann, August Hoffmann, Donna Jaques, Arthur Johnson, Vernon
THE OYEN & DISTRICT HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
Wishes to acknowledge that between November 1, 2022 and October 31, 2023 they have been the grateful recipient of donations in memory of the following:
Jorgenson, Shirley Kulbergs, Kerry Kulyk, Evhyn Logan, Esler Marlow, Tim Marr, Jim McKinistry, Alberta Meers, Mervin Nichol, Fred Paetz, Rita Park, Shirley Rice, Ed Sanderson, Denny Shubert, Karen Shubert, Ronald Skappak, Freddi Smigelski, Michael Thornton, Jean Wenzel, Mel Yake, Alice
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- Operation of municipal public works equipment
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- Maintenance of roads, streets and sidewalks
- Co-ordination & implementation of the Municipal Safety Plan
- Flexible work hours are required due to weather conditions and water operational requirements.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 3 with air endorsement and current drivers abstract (or ability to attain during first 12 months of employment)
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This position offers a competitive salary, a competitive benefit package including LAPP pension and is based on a 5-day work week; hours of work are dependent on the position.
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Resumes/Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023.
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New Brigden Community Association awarded $18K towards new hall
The Rural Communities Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the $100,000 grant.
The four communities who will share the $100,000 grant are:
The Cotillion Butte Recreation Association was awarded $32,000 towards their hall replacement. Construction has already begun on the new hall and will be energy efficient and designed for community use. With the old hall in disrepair, fewer people were using the facility and the community was worried it would lose its cohesiveness. The new hall will ensure the community stays connected and families have a place to come together for meetings, weddings, social and fitness activities.
The Wembley and District Agricultural Society was awarded $25,000 for new flooring in their community recreation centre. The former curling rink has been turned into a multi-purpose room for weddings, trade shows, conferences and dance festivals. The addition of the new flooring to the 7,000 sq. ft. space will make it more aesthetically pleasing and allow it to be used for competitive basketball, volleyball and other sporting events.
The Friends of Morrin School Council were awarded $25,000 for the renovation of the old school gymnasium to a community and school hub. With an agreement between the community and the local school division, a breezeway will connect the new school to the old gym where students can take automotives, shop, carpentry and industrial arts classes.
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Community members will also be able to use the facility for 4-H, fitness, arts, meetings and other activities.
The New Brigden Community Association was awarded $18,000 towards their new community hall. When a fire destroyed the hall in 2022, the community knew they wanted to rebuild. The hall was the hub of the community and used for weddings, fitness activities, Christmas concerts and school activities. The new hall will be wheelchair accessible, have a larger kitchen and bathrooms and will once again be the heart of the community.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients.
“Choosing just four winners was difficult for the judges. The strong applicants from across the province show the vibrancy of rural Alberta and the residents who are committed to keep rural Alberta sustainable,” said RCF board chair, Jennifer Wood.
“Through these applications we saw the strength of rural communities and the commitment by volunteers to keep their communities a place to live, work and play.”
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Hanna and Drumheller Food Banks benefit from annual Turkey Supper
BY MARILYN VREDEGOOR
Hello Hand Hills - I am back. Missing a week has left me with lots of news. Hunting season is upon us, but I sure do not see many deer for them to hunt. Not sure what is happening. Maybe not enough to eat, or maybe the water source is gone. Any thoughts?
First, I must apologize to Chris and Tess McDonald, who I said were married on September 7. Not so! They were married on October 7. Congratulations, again, from the Hills!
Well, that was one for the books. The Turkey Supper has come and gone, and the final total number of people fed was 633 sit-down and 49 take-out! The crew prepared 500 pounds of potatoes, 250 pounds of both carrots and turnips and 40 turkeys. One hundred eighty-five pies were made. At the end of the day, there was not much left, so the cooks did a great job of estimating. The Hanna and Drumheller Food Bank
will each be getting a cheque from the proceeds. All of this would not have happened if it had not been for the hours and hours that were spent volunteering to make pies, peel vegetables, stuff and, cook the turkey and work the day of. I estimate that over 700 hours of volunteer times goes into this venture. The community aspect of this supper is huge, and it stretches outside of our community. Karin Miller has volunteered for this supper, and many others, Martha Viste (and her grandson this year) and Barb Burgemeister, are faithful volunteers. We sure missed Charlotte and Richard Preston this year, but I am sure they will be back next year! Susan Dewald comes from Hanna and is seen at many functions. Raymond Sieppert was the oldest volunteer and all those carrots that were peeled by Nancy and Stevens Graham of Lethbridge were processed by him. Funny story: Nancy and Steven came to visit Bob and Pinky Tabor, and they got roped into volunteering.
The young kids need to be recognized for all their hours of volunteering. The 4-H kids stepped up and helped out a lot again this year. Thanks to Jolene Scott and Teri Quaschnick for organizing this end of the volunteering. Parents, you are raising them right. The Neu Muehl Colony sent nine girls for the pie making and ten ladies for the main work bee. These young girls came with their handmade rolling pins with their
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names on them, and they rolled all the pie crust for the 185 pies. As an added bonus, they filled the hall with their singing—such a nice touch. The Hand Hills Colony donated all the vegetables, and the buns were made by Neu Muehl and the eggs and the onions came from them, too.
The next function at the Club is the Ranchers Ball. It is slated for November 25. Dust off your dancing shoes, bring your appetites and come join us for some much-needed fun and downtime. Call Jacquie for your tickets. 403 820 2604.
Wow! The fundraiser for Roy Keasey did amazing in raising $24,500 for this little boy. Roy has done three rounds of chemo, and his smiling face is worth its weight in gold. Hats off to all who participated in this rewarding fundraiser, and hats off to Roy!!!
And she is off to start a new chapter in her life. Lorna Amendt has sold Running Spring Ranch and has settled in Red Deer. The Hand Hills wishes were the best. After 40 years of calling Hand Hills Home, we will miss her. Lorna sold her land to Bonnie and Dallas Stevens and Kelby and Tenille Stevens. I know that the new owner will love that place just like the Amendts’ did. Happy for everyone!!!
Till Next Week – As Remembrance Day approaches, please take the time to reflect on how we got to be so lucky to live the life we do. Many gave their lives and sacrificed for us, and we need to Remember Them. Lest We Forget.
The community of New Brigden lost their hall due to a fire in December of 2022. FILE PHOTO
Oyen and District seniors report
BY BETH SYMES
Twenty-three people gathered to enjoy a delicious potluck supper with many tasty main course dishes and desserts. There were also twenty-three people attending the following meeting.
After the meeting was called to order, the first item of business was making the 50/50 draw from the campaign, which began on May 1, 2023, and extended until November 1. 14,000 tickets had been sold. The winner was Taylor Fauth, and his winnings were $7060. He was contacted by phone while he sat at the Saddledome watching a Flames game and expressed excitement and gratitude about his winnings.
The meeting then moved on to regular business, reading the minutes and hearing the financials for the month. When we moved on to old business items, we learned that the repairs to the Hall are now completed, with the exception of the flu caps. The recent Fun Night on October 27 was attended and enjoyed by fourteen people. Those attending enjoyed the socializing, games and the many snacks, which on this night turned out to be mainly of the dessert variety—the next Fun Night, previously scheduled for November 24, had to be rescheduled to Thursday, November 30. We had further discussion about the annual Christ-
mas Dinner, which is happening on December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Seniors Recreation Centre. Jessie Battrum is selling tickets for $25. She can be reached at 403-6642515. The Dinner is prepared and served by parents and members of a junior hockey team. Entertainment following the meal will be provided by Shirley Foot, Brad Broadhead and Clark Huston.
The Hall continues to be regularly used for Floor Curling, which began on October 11 and will continue for the season on Wednesdays until May 1, 2023. (Last article written in October 11 Echo was in error, indicating Floor Curling continued to end of May.) New Rinks are drawn up each Wednesday, so anyone is welcome to begin at any time. If you have questions about Floor Curling, contact Heather White at 403664-3854 or Beth Symes at 403-664-2462. Pickle Ball is also being played, and new people are also invited to join this activity. Please contact Lorraine Guckert at 403-664-2499 if you would like to participate in this activity. Arm Chair Yoga continues to be offered on Monday evenings from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
There was some discussion about other activities which could be offered at the Hall as a means of fundraising. Shirley Foot had done some investigating about the possibility of using the Hall to host Bingo games. Her findings seemed to indicate that the num-
ber of volunteers required to host Bingo and other complications required for the scheduling, as well as information from a group which does Bingo on a regular basis, indicated that it was not a sure fundraising activity. Hosting a movie was also suggested as a possible activity to raise funds but was tabled until the next meeting.
The next Pot Luck Supper and Meeting will be held on January 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Seniors Recreation Centre. We invite new members to join us as we are always welcoming new members to our Oyen and District Seniors Group. If you are a Senior living in the Oyen and District area, please consider this as an activity and a group to join for the New Year.
The Hanna Figure Skating Club has laced up its skates for an exhilarating season! With the chill of autumn in the air, our youngest skaters have already set the ice ablaze dressed as mini witches, spacemen, popstars and hockey players for Halloween-themed sessions last week. The “Parachute Game” had them racing to collect balls, laughter echoing through the arena. Our more seasoned skaters, already planning their solo routines, practiced intricate footwork and graceful spins. With regional fun and competitive events and the local Winter Carnival just around the corner, we are off to a great start and looking forward to an exciting season. SUBMITTED ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH ACADIA VALLEY Fr. Rodel Abanto 403-589-9300
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By Les and Rosemary Stulberg
Brian and Theresa Christie in Endiang once again had their haunted garage set up for Halloween. More than 50 kids and adults enjoyed the frightful experience, with a mix of laughs and screams. The Christie haunted garage is a Halloween highlight for many each year.
Remember to book your table soon for the Byemoor Christmas Market, Bake Sale and Santa Day on Saturday, Dec. 2, by calling Doreen at 403-579-2460. The market runs from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is hosted by the Byemoor Community Hall. Santa arrives at 2 p.m. with candy bags and photo opportunities. Concession and sleigh rides will also be available.
Members of the Byemoor 4-H Beef Club had the weigh-in day for their calves on Saturday, Nov. 4. They joined with the other clubs in the County to weigh at the Auction Mart in Stettler. Good luck to all the members with their projects this year.
Sympathy is extended to Kim Gentes and his family on the passing of his wife Carol on Oct. 4 at the age of 59 years. Mickey Gentes and his friend Sandy flew down to Mesa, Arizona, for the funeral on Saturday, Oct. 28. Our thoughts are with the Gentes family in their sad loss.
Happy Birthday wishes are sent to these seniors –Winnie Paulsen celebrated her 87th birthday on Nov. 6, Lee Hunt marks her special milestone 90th Birthday on Nov. 9, and Lee Carothers celebrates her 80th Birthday on Nov. 12. We hope you enjoy your special day to the fullest, ladies.
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Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary wishes are sent to Russ and Linda Kobi on Nov. 10. Congratulations on this golden milestone anniversary, Russ and Linda. The Kobis celebrated their special anniversary earlier this fall with a trip to Nashville.
VIVA VITALITY:
“Who is in favour of bringing back Roman numerals into use? I for one.”
STEVEN PAETZ CFP, B.Mgt. Associate Consultant steven.paetz@investorsgroup.com (403) 664-9494
STEVEN PAETZ CFP, B.MGT. Associate Consultant steven.paetz@igpwm.ca 403-664-9494
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Terry Lynne Mactavish
Thank You!
The Family of Shirley Jorgenson would like to sincerely Thank everyone for their love and support shown to us ALL during our very difficult time. Thank You to MacLeans Funeral Home for your very professional and caring support. Thank You to the Doctors, nurses, aids and staff at Long Term Care who did their best to keep mom comfortable as well as being patient, supportive and understanding with us, Moms family. Thank you to everyone who showed us compassion in so many different ways. Your stories of mom were very comforting and at times, very entertaining. Thank you, Shirley McClellan, Trina Radcliffe, Shelane Williams and Adina McIntosh for your contribution to the beautiful Celebration of Moms life. Thank you Rev. Dr. Catherine Holland for your support and kind words. A HUGE thank you to the New Brigden Community Club who did a fantastic job making sure we all had a wonderful luncheon. Last but not least, Thank you to Lee’s Catering for the delicious supper served to our families before everyone headed back home. We are very lucky to live in this area.
Gary, Gloria • Irvine, Patsy Joyce, Keith • Lloyd, Sandra Joanne, Kevin • Karen, Lyle And families
Understanding youth substance use
BY MICHELLE SAUVÉ
Some children and youth experiment with and push boundaries. These behaviors are a part of growing up for many young people. When tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drugs, or gambling are involved, experimentation can become a progression that may lead to dependency or an addiction.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers a Parent Information Series designed to answer frequently asked questions and give factual information that may help prevent children from using drugs, help them make healthy lifestyle choices and support them in making changes in their lives. To find this series search “Parent Information Series: Drug Use, Gambling, Peer Pressure” at albertahealthservices.ca.
Another good resource is found at DrugSafe.ca where you will find information about alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. You will learn that it is important to start conversations about substances early (by the age of 10) and to talk often. Sticking to the facts and setting boundaries is important as is modelling healthy behaviours. For some children, it is helpful to talk about how substances can impact their developing brain and how this can affect performance at school, sports, and other activities that may be important to them.
Vaping continues to be a common experimentation activity amongst youth in Alberta. Healthier Together is another AHS website where parents can learn more about vaping and how to talk to their children and teens. There is also a link to Health Canada’s Consider the Consequences of Vaping website, a national campaign with youth-friendly videos, virtual games, and other resources. Steer your teen toward this credible source on vaping and use it to kick-start family conversations. Some teenagers will try substances out of curiosity or peer pressure and decide it’s not for them. Others will experiment and then keep using. If you suspect your teen is experimenting, encourage them to talk to their doctor or meet with a counsellor to discuss
NOTICE - MEALS ON WHEELS
As of November 1, 2023, the Oyen Lodge will take over the Meals on Wheels program. This program is available for anyone in the community that is unable to prepare their own midday meal. Registration and invoicing will be done with Oyen Lodge, and delivery coordination will remain with the FCSS office.
Please call Oyen Lodge at 403-664-3661 for further information or inquiries.
substances and their effects. If your teen needs help to quit, talk to your health care provider or call Health Link at 811. If your teen is not willing to act on your concerns, talk to your doctor or a counsellor yourself to help you see what you can do.
AHS offers different levels of treatment to meet individual needs. Access Addiction & Mental Health is a service for anyone of any age looking for non-urgent advice, information and appointments for addiction and mental health concerns. We listen to your concerns and find the services and support right for you. Call 1-888-594-0211 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Michelle Sauvé is a Health Promotion Facilitator on the Prevention Promotion Team for Addiction and Mental Health and can be contacted at michelle.sauve@ahs.ca
Town of Oyen Library: Booknotes
FICTION:
The Hook: A novel, by Victoria Helen Stone
Make Me, by Tessa Bailey
A Minor Chorus: A Novel, by Billy-Ray Belcourt
The Shadow Collector: Natalya & Oyen, by Bonnie Randall
What Wild Women Do : A novel, by Karma Brown
NON-FICTION:
Hindu, by Annita Ganeri
The Pioneer Woman cooks: dinner’s ready : 112 fast and fabulous recipes for slightly impatient home cooks, by Ree Drummond
JUVENILE FICTION:
The School between Winter and Fairyland, by Heather Fawcett
Blue-green algae advisories lifted
Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) is no longer a health concern, including in three bodies of water in the South Zone, which had previously been placed under cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisories.
Effective immediately, Alberta Health Services has lifted the cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisories for:
• Carolside Campground
• Blood Indian Park Campground
• Enchant Municipal Park
As always, visitors and residents are reminded
Buffalo News
REPORTED BY LORRAINE MONKMAN
It is with great pleasure that I wish Cortney Ross warm congratulations on your recent graduation from the nursing program at the University of Lethbridge as a Licenced Practical Nurse. May you enjoy a long and rewarding career for many years to come. Cortney is the youngest child of Bonnie and Kelly Ross of Buffalo.
Congratulations to Bob Thompson and Gail Andrus, who became the proud parents of a brood of 5 baby chicks. Wrong time of year, you guys!!
A bridal shower honouring Brittany Ross, brideelect of Lowell Osadczuk, will be held at the Buffalo Hall on Sunday, November 12, at 1 p.m. The wedding is planned for December 31, 2023—potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome.
Keep the date open for December 2, 2023, when Buffalo Ag Society will present Donnie Lee in concert at the hall. Supper is included with admission. See posters for details.
to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water, at any time.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
Will On the Inside, by Andrew Eliopulos
CURBSIDE SERVICE OPTION:
The library is currently open as usual, but we have added a curbside service option as well. If you prefer to pick up materials this way, please call ahead or email to let us know which day to put them out.
Dayna Wilson, Library Manager Library Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12-5; Tuesdays 2-7 403-664-3644 ext. 2 aoymlibrary@marigold.ab.ca www.oyenlibrary.ca www.facebook.com/OyenLibrary
Frieda Hunter
March 23, 1932 - October 29, 2023
Frieda Hunter passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023, at the Red Deer Hospice Facility in Red Deer at the age of 91 years.
Frieda is survived by her sons: Lloyd (Shelly) Hunter and Gerald Hunter; grandchildren: Christopher (Stacey) and Shantel (Mike); and great grandchildren: Ariel, Ella, Keagan and Nicholas. Frieda was predeceased by her husband Lorne in 2022.
No funeral service will be held at this time. A private family interment will be held in the Spring. If desired, donations in memory of Frieda can be made to a charity of your choice. Hanna Funeral Services Ltd. has been entrusted with the care and arrangements, 403-854-5956, www.hannafuneral.ca.
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ACADIA VALLEY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
• Acadia Valley Christmas Market 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Hall. 25 vendors. Supper & goodies - Clay Cup Co.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
• Acadia Valley Volunteer Fire Department annual Steak & Lobster Dinner. Tickets $65 and are available at M.D. of Acadia.
* Yoga in The Valley Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:30 PM in the Hall. Call/text Jamie 403-548-5146 for more info.
* Gymnastics - Cactus Gym Club’s Fall Classes until November 4 at the Acadia Valley Event Centre. To register or for more info, contact Michelle Hutton at 403-502-3050.
* Adult drop-in Volleyball Wednesdays 7:30 PM at Warren Peers School. Contact Marie 403-664-8589 for more info.
BUFFALO
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
• Buffalo’s “Christmas in the Country” Market at the Hall beginning at 11:00 AM.
CEREAL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
• Cereal Turkey Supper and Christmas Market 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28
• Cereal Board of Trade presents Ham & Turkey Bingo. Doors open 6:30 PM, Bingo at 7:30 PM CJ Peacock Centre Gym. Prizes of Hams & Turkeys. 19 games. All ages welcome.
• Mondays - Cereal Board of Trade BINGO. Doors open 6:30 PM. Bingo starts 7:30 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre.
• Tuesdays - Cereal Cottages Weekly Coffee Time 9:30 AM
CESSFORD
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
• Ella Jane W.I. Christmas Craft Market 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Interested vendors contact Erika at erikalacelle55@ gmail.com
• Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM Pickleball in Gym and Craft Night in Library Berry Creek Community School (except school holidays)
ENDIANG
• Mondays - 1:00 PM Endiang Floor Curling
HANNA
Hanna Senior Circle
• Wednesdays 1:00 PM Cards (Spades)
• Thursdays 1:00 PM Cards (Five Hundred)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
• Youth Drop-In. Open Gym. 3:30-5:30 PM at at Centennial Place. Drop-in fee applies.
• Learn to Play Pickleball 6:00-7:00 PM at Centennial Place. All ages. Drop-in or access fee applies.
• Pickleball for 16+ 7:00-9:00 PM at Centennial Place. Drop-in or access fee applies.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
• Pickleball for all ages 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Centennial Place. Sponsored by the Town of Hanna. No fee.
• Youth Drop-In. Open Gym. 3:30-5:30 PM at at Centennial Place. Drop-in fee applies.
• Basketball (16+) 7:00-9:00 PM at Centennial Place. Dropin fee applies.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10
• Tot n Me (0-6 yrs and their family/caregiver) 10:30 AMNoon at Centennial Place. Supported by the Town of Hanna. No fee.
• Youth Drop-In. Open Gym. 3:30-5:30 PM at at Centennial Place. Drop-in fee applies.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
• Royal Canadian Legion Hanna Branch #25 Remembrance Day Service at the Hanna Legion Hall. Veterans Slide Show 10:20 AM. Service 10:45 AM. All are welcome.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
• Town of Hanna Council Meeting 6:00 PM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
• BINGO at Hanna Senior Circle 7:30 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 & 18
• Hanna Curling Club presents 2023 Seymour Cup Open Cash Bonspiel. 3 games guaranteed. $180/team. Call or text Tanner to sign up 403-854-0324.
• Hanna Farmers Market Christmas Market at JC Charyk School 4:00-8:00 PM (Friday) and 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Saturday). Concession available. Visit Santa. For more info contact Melissa 403-854-1253.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
• Sunshine Club Christmas Tea at the Hanna Lodge 1:30 PM. Admission $5.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30
• TURKEY BINGO at Hanna Senior Circle 7:30 PM
NEW BRIGDEN
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
• Winter Wonderland 4:00 - 9:00 PM. Book a table by calling / texting Lucille 403-664-0172.
OYEN
• Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00-9:00 PM in Council Chambers
• Oyen & District Curling Club Fun League runs Tuesday evenings and starts first week of November. Contact Kari 403-664-1001 to enter a team.
• Oyen & District Curling Club Cash League runs Wednesday evenings and starts first week of November. Contact Brett 403-664-8868 to enter a team.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
• Jr. Curling Clinic 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Call Jackie 403-6640157 for more information.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
• Remembrance Day Service Acadia #208 at the Oyen Legion Hall 10:30 AM Sharp. Potluck lunch to follow.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13
• Town of Oyen Open House 6:00 PM Town Council Chambers. Join us for refreshments and light snacks as we discuss the annexation process for the Oyen East Industrial Area.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
• Jr. Curling Clinic 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Call Jackie 403-6640157 for more information.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19
• BCAS Winter Gymkhana Series at the Crossroads Centre. 12 noon start with all tiny mite events. 1:30 PM start with other age groups. Concession open. Spectators welcome.
SCAPA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
• Scapa’s Country Christmas Market 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Scapa Hall/ Lunch available. Donations accepted for the Hanna Food Bank. For more info contact Crista at 403-8540181.
SEDALIA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
• Security Awareness for Family and Community. VHF and UHF Two-Way Radios. $25 Registration. 10 AM - Noon and 1-3 PM at the Sedalia Town Hall. Speakers: Rene Strinholm & Rene Querido. For sale at seminar: Hand held radios $160, 50W radios $550, 50W radio vehicle antennas $150. Cash only. Help your family as crises arise. Build community!
YOUNGSTOWN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23
• Youngstown Christmas Mini-Fair 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Youn gstown Community Hall. Variety of crafts and homebased business products. Christmas hamper raffle. Kids craft area. Photos with Santa. Beef-on-a-Bun Supper by Dryland Multi 4-H Club. For more info or took a table contact Renee at 403-857-8322.